Features - Episode E-1230-A Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS ON SELECTING AN EPISODE™ 12-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER.
Episode is one of the most highly-regarded brands of amplifiers available today. We appreciate your business and we stand
committed to providing our customers with the highest degree of quality and service in the industry.
The Episode™ E-1230-A is a superb choice for almost every type of multi-room Home Audio system. It has been designed with
advanced technology components that recreate the subtle details of all types of music while being flexible enough for any type of
installation. Use Episode speakers for your Home Audio needs to get the best sound quality possible in your new system.
EPISODE™ 12-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER FEATURES
>>MULTIPLE STAGES OF PROTECTION
Each pair of channels (or Zone) is individually protected with an operation mode indicated by bi-color LEDs on the front of the
amplifier. These enable simple troubleshooting. If the circuitry determines that a channel must be shut down for protection due to
a short, excessively low impedance or prolonged elevated temperatures, only the channels that are affected will be turned off. The
LEDs for zones with trouble will turn red. The other zones will continue to play and maintain blue status LEDs. Once conditions
return to normal for the channels with trouble, they will turn back on and the status LED color will return to blue.
>>INPUT SELECTION
Each of the 12 channels (6 stereo zones) can be assigned a variety of source inputs. A dedicated input can be assigned to each
channel via the channel Line In connection. Each channel can also be configured to play common signals from the Bus 1 or Bus 2
inputs. When using the Bus 1 or Bus 2 connections odd numbered channels will receive the left channel and the even numbered
channels will receive the right channel. This is further indicated by the color of the channel Line In jacks (odd numbers have white
jacks and even numbers have red jacks). A three (3) position switch for each channel is used to choose among the input options
(BUS1, BUS2, LINE IN). This provides unparalleled flexibility that is needed for today's demanding custom audio installations.
>>INSTALLATION-FRIENDLY CONNECTIONS
Each speaker channel features a removable 2-conductor speaker wire connector that accommodates up to 14 gauge stranded
speaker wire. The power cord is removable as well, facilitating fast and simple installations. Bus inputs and outputs as well as
individual channel inputs are high-quality RCA connectors.
>>DURABLE AUDIOPHILE DESIGN
Episode amplifiers are built using superior quality components in sophisticated designs. This delivers outstanding sound quality,
performance and long-term reliability.
>>RACK-MOUNTABLE
Each Episode amplifier includes an accessory package of rack 'ears' that may be attached to the amplifier by simply removing the
four (4) side cover screws near the front of the amplifier and re-installing them through the rack 'ear'. The amplifier feet may be
removed easily to facilitate clean rack mounting of the amplifier. The amplifier chassis and rack ear are NOT designed to support
anything other than the amplifier. DO NOT stack components on top of the amplifier. It could damage the amplifier's chassis and
also cause excessive thermal conditions.
>>INDIVIDUAL CHANNEL GAIN ADJUSTMENTS
Each channel has its own level adjustment. This allows the output of each speaker to be perfectly matched to its area. It can also
serve to provide a limit on how loud each speaker may be allowed to play.
>>BRIDGING
The power output of adjacent channels can be combined to provide extra power when needed in certain areas. This is easily
accomplished by flipping a single switch.
>>POWER MODE
There are three choices for power modes with an Episode amplifier; On, Auto and Trigger. When the 'On' mode is enabled, your
amplifier will remain on as long as it is plugged in to power and the main power switch on the front panel is switched to the on
position. If the 'Trigger' mode is chosen, the amplifier will turn on when a voltage of 3-30 volts (AC or DC) is applied and remains
on the 3.5mm trigger input jack. Tip is positive for this connection. The 'Auto' mode works in a similar fashion. Power will turn on
whenever a minimal amount of signal is detected on the Bus 1 or Bus 2 RCA jacks and off again when no signal is present after
approximately 15 minutes. In addition, auto turn-on mode will sense audio connected to the channel LINE IN RCA jacks. Make sure
to have the channel switch set to LINE IN.
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